SchoolScoresSchools in Torbay
School admissions in Torbay: application deadlines, offer days and all 45 schools (31 state primary schools, 8 state secondary schools, 3 special schools and 2 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.
Admissions dates
You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.
| Starting | Apply by | Offers sent |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school (Year 7) | 31 October | 1 March |
| Primary school (Reception) | 15 January | 16 April |
If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Torbay's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.
Best primary schools in Torbay · Best secondary schools in Torbay · Best sixth forms in Torbay · Grammar schools in Torbay (3)
Towns
Latest Ofsted reports in Torbay
| School | Report card | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Homelands Primary School Community school · Torquay | 7 expected Inspected 24 February 2026 · Before: Good (2021) | 22 July 2026 |
| Brunel School Special academy · Paignton | 5 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 9 June 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) | 24 June 2026 |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Grammar school · Torquay | 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 24 February 2026 · Before: Good (2021) | 7 June 2026 |
| Brixham College Academy · Brixham | 1 expected, 6 needs attention Inspected 31 March 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2023) | 19 May 2026 |
| Furzeham Primary School Academy · Brixham | 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 6 January 2026 | 19 March 2026 |
| Torre CofE Academy Academy · Torquay | 7 strong Inspected 20 January 2026 | 1 March 2026 |
Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.
Primary schools (31) · Secondary schools (8) · Special schools (3) · Independent schools (2) · Alternative provision (1)
Primary schools
31 schools.
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brixham CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockington Primary School Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Collaton St Mary CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Curledge Street Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eden Park Primary and Nursery School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellacombe CofE Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Furzeham Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Galmpton CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hayes School Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homelands Primary School Community school · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ilsham CofE Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Ash Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Barton Hill Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldway Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Preston Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Academy · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roselands Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sherwell Valley Primary School Community school · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shiphay Learning Academy Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marychurch CofE Primary and Nursery School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Academy Free school · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Torre CofE Academy Academy · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton St James CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warberry CofE Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watcombe Primary School Community school · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- White Rock Primary School Foundation school · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Secondary schools
8 schools.
- Brixham College Academy · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Grammar school · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- Paignton Academy Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Cuthbert Mayne School Voluntary aided school · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Spires College Foundation school · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Torquay Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School Grammar school · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 93% grade 5+ English and maths
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School Grammar school · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
Special schools
3 schools.
- Brunel School Special academy · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- Combe Pafford School Special academy · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 3% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mayfield School Special school · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
Independent schools
2 schools.
- Abbey School Independent, inspected by ISI
- Preston Bridge School Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Alternative provision
1 school.
- The Lodestar Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Page updated 26 September 2026.